2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT remote start

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NOTE
The key may not operate properly when it is near an
object or facility that emits strong electromagnetic waves.

Electronic immobilizer is not compatible with commer-
cially available remote starting systems. Use of commer-
cially available remote starting systems may result in
vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

A system failure is suspected when the ignition switch is
turned to the “START” position, and the engine does not
start. In such a case, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.Replacement keysOnly keys that have been programmed to the vehicle’s elec-
tronics can be used to start the vehicle.
If you lose the key, you can order a key from your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the key number.
To prevent vehicle theft, the ID code for the vehicle keys must
be changed.
Take your vehicle and all remaining keys to your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID code changed.Additional keysTo add a key, you must already have 2 registered keys. You
need to register the ID code to the vehicle.Registering the ID code can be done by yourself (except for
vehicles sold in Canada), or by your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
For you to register the ID code yourself, follow the “Customer
key programming” procedure below.
If you choose to have your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer register the ID code, take your vehicle and all remaining
keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
NOTE
You are provided with 2 keys, but you may register up to 8
keys.Customer key programming (Except for vehicles
sold in Canada)
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You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid
(already registered) keys and blank immobilizer key (specially
cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi Motors dealer) by doing
the following:
1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn
the key to the “ON” position for 5 seconds.
2. Turn the key to the “LOCK” position and remove the first
key.
3. Within 30 seconds of removing the first key, insert the
second valid key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON”
position. About 10 seconds later, the immobilizer display
will start to blink.
CAUTION
!
Do not make any alterations or additions to the
immobilizer system. Alterations or additions could
cause failure of the immobilizer.
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4. When the immobilizer display starts blinking, turn the
second valid key to the “LOCK” position and remove it.
Within 30 seconds after doing so, insert a blank immobi-
lizer key into the ignition switch and turn it to the “ON”
position. Perform this operation no more than 30 seconds
after the immobilizer display starts blinking. When regis-
tration of the ID code is complete, the immobilizer display
will come on for 3 seconds then go off. If an error occurs,
the immobilizer display will go off during the procedure.NOTE
When the key registration is completed, the immobilizer
display will come on within 30 seconds of turning the
ignition switch to the “ON” position with the blank immo-
bilizer key (specially cut for your vehicle at your Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer).
5. If you wish to register another key, perform the process
again from step 1.NOTE
Perform the operation when the interrupt display screen is
not showing. The interrupt display screen may prevent
you from seeing the immobilizer display.

It is not possible to register a key if:
• the immobilizer display goes off during the procedure
• the immobilizer display does not come on within 30 sec-
onds after step 4.

The procedure will be terminated automatically if:• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the
moment when the first key is turned to the “LOCK”
position to the moment when the second key is turned to
the “ON” position
• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the
moment when the second key is turned to the “LOCK”
position to the moment when the blank immobilizer key
is turned to the “ON” position

To use the new remote control transmitters, it is necessary
to register the key with both the electronic immobilizer
and keyless entry system.
Also refer to “Keyless entry system: Customer remote
control transmitter programming” on page 3-11.
General information
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Your electronic immobilizer operates on a radio frequency sub-
ject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
(For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For
vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of the Industry Canada Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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If you wish to obtain an additional remote control trans-
mitter, please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer. A maximum of 8 remote control transmitters can
be programmed for your vehicle.

To use the new remote control transmitters, it is necessary
to register the key with both the electronic immobilizer
and keyless entry system.
Also refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting
system): Customer key programming” on page 3-6.General information
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Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency sub-
ject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
(For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For
vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of the Industry Canada Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
Procedure for replacing the remote control trans-
mitter battery
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1. Before replacing the battery, remove static electricity from
your body by touching a metal grounded object.
2. With the Mitsubishi mark facing you, insert the cloth-cov-
ered tip of a flat blade screwdriver into the notch in the
remote control transmitter case and use it to open the case.NOTE
Be sure to perform the procedure with the Mitsubishi
mark facing you. If the Mitsubishi mark is not facing you
when you open the remote control transmitter case, the
buttons may come out.
CAUTION
!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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3-14 Features and controls
3Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped)
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The Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
enables the doors and the liftgate to be locked and unlocked,
the engine to be started and the operation mode to be changed
simply by carrying it.
The F.A.S.T.-key can also be used as the remote control trans-
mitter of the keyless entry system.
Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-
key): Keyless entry system” on page 3-33.
CAUTION
!
When the remote control transmitter case is opened,
be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not
touch the internal components.
The F.A.S.T.-key must be carried by the driver. The F.A.S.T.-
key is required for vehicle operations such as locking and
unlocking the doors and the liftgate, starting the engine, and
changing the operation mode. When leaving the vehicle,
make sure you are carrying the F.A.S.T.-key and then lock
the vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Individuals who use implantable pacemakers or
implantable cardiovascular-defibrillators should
keep away from the external and internal transmit-
ters. The electromagnetic waves used in the F.A.S.T.-
key may affect the operation of implantable pace-
makers and implantable cardiovascular-defibrilla-
tors.
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Operation mode OFF reminder system
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When the operation mode is in any mode other than OFF, all
the doors and the liftgate are closed, and someone tries to lock
the vehicle by pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch, or the liftgate LOCK switch, the warning
display is displayed and the buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds
as a warning, and the doors and the liftgate cannot be locked.Steering wheel lock
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To l o c kPress the engine switch to put the operation mode in OFF.
Open one of the doors.To unlockThe following methods can be used to unlock the steering
wheel.

Put the operation mode in ACC.

Start the engine.
NOTE
When the following operation is performed with the oper-
ation mode in OFF, the steering wheel is locked.
• Open or close one of the doors (except the liftgate).
• Lock all doors and the liftgate by using the F.A.S.T.-key
operation or the remote control transmitter of the
F. A . S . T. - k e y.

When the steering wheel does not unlock, the warning
will be displayed on the information screen in the multi-
information display. Press the engine switch again while
moving the steering wheel slightly.Starting and stopping the engine
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Tips for starting
The operation mode can be in any mode to start the
engine.

The starter motor will be turning for up to approximately
15 seconds if the engine switch is released at once. Press-
ing the engine switch again while the starter motor is still
turning will stop the starter motor. The starter motor will
be turning for up to approximately 30 seconds while the
engine switch is pressed.
If the engine does not start, wait for a while and then
attempt to start the engine again. Trying repeatedly with
the starter motor still turning will damage the starter
mechanism.
CAUTION
!
Carry the key with you when leaving the vehicle.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, put the operation
mode in ACC to unlock the steering wheel.
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Using the panic alarm
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If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you can acti-
vate the alarm to call attention as follows:
1. Press the PANIC button (3) for more than 1 second.
2. The headlights will blink on and off and the horn will
sound intermittently for about 3 minutes.
3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on the remote con-
trol transmitter.NOTE
The indicator light (4) comes on each time a button is
pressed.

The F.A.S.T.-key can be used from about 40 feet (12 m)
away. However, this distance may change if your vehicle
is near a TV transmitting tower, a power station, or a radio
station.

If the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed when all doors and
the liftgate are locked and no doors or the liftgate are
opened within about 30 seconds, the doors and the liftgate
will automatically re-lock.
On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the functions can be adjusted on the
screen. For details, refer to the separate operation manual.

If the following conditions are observed after pressing the
LOCK (1) or UNLOCK (2) button on the remote control
transmitter, the buttery in the F.A.S.T.-key may need to be
replaced.
• The doors and the liftgate cannot be locked or unlocked.
• The panic alarm cannot be operated.
• The indicator light (4) is dim or does not come on.
If you lose your F.A.S.T.-key, please contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for a replacement.

If you wish to obtain an additional F.A.S.T.-key, please
contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. A maxi-
mum of four F.A.S.T.-key can be programmed for your
vehicle.

To use the new remote control transmitters, it is necessary
to register the key with the electronic immobilizer and
keyless entry system.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem): Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming” on page 3-
32.
General information
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Your F.A.S.T.-key operates on a radio frequency subject to Fed-
eral Communications Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehicles
sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For vehicles sold in
Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
RSS-Gen of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions.
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Dome light (rear)
(if so equipped)
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1- ( )
The light illuminates regardless of whether a door or the
liftgate is open or closed.
2- (
)
The light illuminates when a door or the liftgate is opened.
It goes off approximately 30 seconds after the door or lift-
gate is closed.
However, the light goes off immediately in the following
cases:
• When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON.
• When the power door lock function is used to lock the
vehicle.
• When the remote control transmitter of the keyless entry
system or the F.A.S.T.-key is used to lock the vehicle.• If the vehicle is equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, when
the F.A.S.T.-key is used to lock the vehicle.
NOTE
When the doors other than the driver’s door and liftgate
are closed if the driver’s door is closed while its lock knob
is in the lock position, the light goes off immediately.

When the key was used to start the engine, if the key is
removed while the doors and liftgate are closed, the light
is illuminated and after approximately 30 seconds it goes
off.

When the F.A.S.T.-key was used to start the engine, if the
operation mode is put in OFF while the doors and liftgate
are closed, the light illuminates and after approximately
30 seconds it goes off.

The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual.
3- ( )
The light goes off regardless of whether a door or the lift-
gate is open or closed.
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Sunshade illumination
(if so equipped)
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The sunshade illumination turns on when the ignition switch or
the operation mode is in ON or ACC.NOTE
The sunshade illumination does not turn on if the sun-
shade illumination dimming control switch is off.
Refer to “Sunshade illumination dimming control
switch”on page 3-248.
When the sunshade illumination is turned on, it will go off
approximately 30 seconds after the following operation is per-
formed.

When the key was used to start the engine, the key is
removed while all doors and the liftgate remain closed.
For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the operation
mode is put in OFF while the engine is running and the
doors and the liftgate are closed.
NOTE
The time until the sunshade illumination goes off can be
adjusted. If it is adjusted, the time until the dome light go
off is also adjusted automatically at the same time.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual.
The sunshade illumination also turns on when a door or the lift-
gate is opened, and goes off 30 seconds after the door or the
liftgate is closed, even when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode is in OFF.
However, the sunshade illumination immediately goes off in
the following cases.

When the power door lock function is used to lock the
vehicle.

When the remote control transmitter of the keyless entry
system or the F.A.S.T.-key is used to lock the vehicle.

If the vehicle is equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, when the
F.A.S.T.-key is used to lock the vehicle.NOTE
When the doors other than the driver’s door and liftgate
are closed if the driver’s door is closed while its lock knob
is in the lock position, the light goes off immediately.

The sunshade illumination does not turn on if the sun-
shade illumination dimming control switch is off.
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